
Electrical Apprentice
Crete United
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- Pay
- $20 to $28
- an hour
- Location
- Arvada, CO
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 28
- 1 day ago
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About the company

Crete United
Specialty Trade Contractors · 5,001 to 10,000 employees
Crete United is a national network of leading Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Building Automation specialists delivering proven local leadership with support and scale.
What you'll do
- Assist with commercial and industrial electrical installations, including pulling wire, installing and bending conduit, fitting devices and equipment, and making electrical connections under supervision.
- Follow safety requirements, maintain an organized worksite, collaborate with the project team, and track apprenticeship hours while developing technical skills.
What you need
- Applicants must be registered in a Colorado-approved electrical apprenticeship program and have completed approximately one year of training, with a basic understanding of commercial electrical practices and the NEC.
- They should be familiar with electrical tools, able to perform basic construction math and physical jobsite work, and have reliable transportation; commercial experience, conduit-bending experience, OSHA 10, and CPR/First Aid are preferred.
Key skills
Electrical InstallationWire PullingConduit InstallationConduit BendingBlueprint ReadingElectrical Layout InterpretationElectrical Device InstallationLighting Fixture InstallationElectrical Panel InstallationConductor TerminationElectrical ConnectionsCommercial Electrical PracticesNational Electrical CodeConstruction MathHand And Power Tool SafetyJobsite Safety
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Perks
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(K) With Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Overtime Opportunities
- Ongoing Training
- Career Development
- Advancement Opportunities
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Read the full posting here
Piper Electric, a Crete United Company, is a leading electrical contractor
serving the Denver metro area. We specialize in commercial and industrial
construction, service, and maintenance projects and are committed to developing
the next generation of skilled electricians through hands-on training and career
advancement opportunities.
We are currently seeking a motivated Electrical Apprentice to join our growing
team. This position is ideal for individuals who have completed their first year
of apprenticeship training and are looking to expand their field experience
while working alongside experienced Journeyman and Master Electricians.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* ASSIST WITH THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ON COMMERCIAL AND
INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS.
* PULL WIRE, INSTALL CONDUIT, AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT INSTALLATIONS UNDER
SUPERVISION.
* READ AND INTERPRET BLUEPRINTS, DRAWINGS, AND BASIC ELECTRICAL LAYOUTS.
* MEASURE, CUT, BEND, AND INSTALL EMT, RIGID, AND PVC CONDUIT.
* INSTALL ELECTRICAL DEVICES, LIGHTING FIXTURES, PANELS, AND SUPPORTING
EQUIPMENT.
* ASSIST WITH TERMINATING CONDUCTORS AND MAKING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS.
* MAINTAIN A CLEAN, ORGANIZED, AND SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT.
* OPERATE HAND TOOLS, POWER TOOLS, AND JOBSITE EQUIPMENT SAFELY AND PROPERLY.
* FOLLOW ALL COMPANY SAFETY POLICIES AND OSHA REGULATIONS.
* WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH FOREMEN, JOURNEYMEN, PROJECT MANAGERS, AND FELLOW
APPRENTICES.
* TRACK APPRENTICESHIP HOURS AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLASSROOM PARTICIPATION.
* DEMONSTRATE A WILLINGNESS TO LEARN AND CONTINUOUSLY DEVELOP TECHNICAL SKILLS.
QUALIFICATIONS
* REGISTERED IN A STATE OF COLORADO-APPROVED ELECTRICAL APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM.
* COMPLETION OF APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR OF APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING (2ND YEAR
APPRENTICE STATUS).
* BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION PRACTICES AND THE
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC).
* ABILITY TO READ A TAPE MEASURE AND PERFORM BASIC CONSTRUCTION MATH.
* FAMILIARITY WITH COMMON ELECTRICAL HAND AND POWER TOOLS.
* ABILITY TO LIFT UP TO 50 POUNDS AND PERFORM PHYSICAL WORK INCLUDING BENDING,
KNEELING, CLIMBING LADDERS, AND WORKING OVERHEAD.
* RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION TO JOBSITES THROUGHOUT THE DENVER METRO AREA.
* STRONG WORK ETHIC, POSITIVE ATTITUDE, AND EAGERNESS TO LEARN.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* PREVIOUS COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL EXPERIENCE.
* EXPERIENCE BENDING CONDUIT.
* OSHA 10 CERTIFICATION.
* CPR/FIRST AID CERTIFICATION.
WHAT WE OFFER
* $20–$28HOURLY PAY BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL.
* MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VISION INSURANCE.
* 401(K) WITH COMPANY MATCH.
* PAID TIME OFF AND PAID HOLIDAYS.
* OPPORTUNITIES FOR OVERTIME.
* ONGOING TRAINING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT.
* CLEAR ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN PIPER ELECTRIC AND THE CRETE UNITED
FAMILY OF COMPANIES.
Check out our video for more information:
Build The Future with Crete United [https://youtu.be/eArEfojheAc]
How to Apply: Apply directly through the job board where you found this posting
(LinkedIn, Indeed, ZipRecruiter) or submit your application through our careers
page at www.creteunited.com. All applications must be submitted through one of
these platforms to be considered.
Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and this
posting will remain open until position is filled.
Crete United is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected
by law.